Say My Name

I haven't made a video in a really long time so I decided to just turn on my camera and talk to you all about something I've been thinking about without having much of a plan because I keep getting stuck on the planning part. I hope you don't hate this.
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[@firewordsparkler]

"she has a dead name because other people killed it." oof. that hits home.

[@KatrinaEames]

Thanks so much Nirali, I am glad to hear that resonated with you

[@whatsbehindthesky]

For an unplanned video, this is incredibly eloquent! Having to explain your name to people can definitely be frustrating.

[@KatrinaEames]

Thanks so much Char

[@sexyscientist]

It seems like, just by chance, I've been saying your name correctly in my head all these years.

[@KatrinaEames]

hell yeah! amazing job!

[@sexyscientist]

@@KatrinaEames Amazing job, Mr. Chance!

[@KarolaTea]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It can definitely be hard to correct people, great for you for working up the courage :)
With so much text based communication I wish it was customary to have a "pronounciation" field along with the name. Either IPA or just a little sound clip.

[@KatrinaEames]

Yeah, I think that would be really cool

[@KathyTrithardt]

I love this for you - not the years of continual mispronunciation and ignorance on other people's parts, obviously, but that you are standing up for yourself.

[@KatrinaEames]

Thanks, I love it for me too

[@paulidin]

Luckily, I had studied mid-century modern design before I met you so I just assumed you pronounced your last name like the designers and I think I was right. But yeah, demand your name!

[@KatrinaEames]

❤️

[@untappedinkwell]

Thank you for telling us how to pronounce your name.

[@KatrinaEames]

And thank you for learning!